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http://frenchfootballweekly.com/2015/04/14/continuing-juventus-french-connection-clement-lenglet/
Continuing Juventus French Connection: Clément Lenglet
Posted on April 14, 2015 by Guest Post
Max Quelch-Woolls covers Ligue 2 for Football Radar – so when Juventus agreed to buy Clément Lenglet from AS Nancy we thought we’d ask him just what sort of player the Italians were signing.
Juventus know a thing or two about nurturing French footballing talent and the club has boasted several of Les Bleus’ finest players over the years. Legends of yesteryear such as Michel Platini, Didier Deschamps, Zinedine Zidane, David Trezeguet and Lilian Thuram all excelled at the Old Lady while Paul Pogba is forging his own legacy in the current side. Juve added talented Parisian forward Kingsley Coman on a free transfer after his PSG contract expired last summer but the latest promising French starlet set for a move to Turin is AS Nancy-Lorraine’s young defender Clément Lenglet.
After missing out on promotion last year, Nancy were forced to tighten the purse strings for the 2014/15 season and numerous senior players such as Thomas Ayasse, Alexandre Cuvillier, Benjamin Moukandjo, François Bellugou and Thomas Mangani left, while the club also cashed in on Paul Nardi, Yohan Mollo and Jeff Louis. Paul Nardi returned on loan as part of his transfer arrangement with Monaco but with only the addition of Julien Cétout, the injury-prone Fabrice Ehret and Guingamp loanee Mana Dembélé, manager Pablo Correa had to completely reshape the side. He has done so by promoting talent from within. Nancy’s U19 side had a strong 2013/14 season, finishing second in their Championnat National U19 group, while the reserves finished third in their CFA 2 group. Clément Lenglet played a part in both of those sides and his reward for his form was a promotion to the senior squad for the 2014/15 campaign.
Lenglet started his footballing journey with AMS Montchevreuil and then US Chantilly in his native Oise before joining Nancy in the summer of 2010. His move to Nancy earned him almost immediate international recognition as he gained his first youth international cap for Les Bleus in October of that year, representing the U16 side in a friendly against the Netherlands. Lenglet has gone on to represent France at every youth level, accumulating 33 youth international caps in total, with his two latest appearances being for the U21 side in their March friendlies. He was joined in the France U21s for these matches by his Nancy teammates Paul Nardi and Rémi Walter, a testament to the current strength of the Nancy youth program.
Lenglet only made three substitute appearances in Ligue 2 for Les Chardons last season and started the current campaign with first team opportunities limited to the cup competitions. He did not waste those opportunities however, as he produced a tremendous display against Saint-Etienne in the Coupe de France in which Nancy kept out their Ligue 1 opponents for 90 minutes away from home, only to be undone by a Franck Tabanou screamer in extra time. Lenglet found himself on the bench for Nancy’s next league match away at Angers, despite calls from the fans for him to start, although he was thrust into the action early due to an injury to Joffrey Cuffaut. It was a baptism of fire against an inspired Jonathan Kodjia but various injuries and suspensions meant that Lenglet retained his place in the side for the next couple of games nonetheless.
A good display at Nimes was followed by a nervy performance at home to Brest in which Lenglet was caught in possession for the opening goal. His manager Correa kept faith with him though and Lenglet has gone on to start the last 12 league matches, completing the full 90 minutes in all of them. He has improved game by game and has formed a good partnership in the centre of defence with the experienced Joël Sami, with Nancy having only conceded six goals in their last eight league matches since the fixture against Brest.
Physically, Lenglet is built to be a central defender. At 6 ft 2 in he is a real presence in the air and he possesses good strength for a man of only 19 years of age, something he will no doubt build on as he develops further. He is a little limited pace-wise though and as such does not look altogether comfortable when defending one-on-one against a rapid opponent. To counter this he likes to mark his opponent very tightly and looks to keep them with their back to goal. He therefore becomes less effective when dragged out wide and would not function as well in a full-back role.
Lenglet’s main strength, however, is the mental aspect of the game. Composed in possession and cool under pressure, he plays with an assurance that belies his young age. He takes few risks in defence and is decisive in alleviating danger in the most simple and efficient manner. More often than not he tends to keep his passing simple but he is a capable long passer on his left foot, as evidenced by his assist for Youssef Hadji at home to Brest. These qualities have seen him used as a defensive midfielder on occasion, although he is most at home as a left-sided centre back.
While the news of Lenglet’s transfer to the Italian champions may have surprised a few, there’s no doubt that the bianconeri have captured a player with great potential. Like his compatriot Coman, Lenglet will be unlikely to have a huge impact on the first team in his first season and will instead look for opportunities in the cup competitions as he continues to learn his trade. A loan back to French football would not be altogether unexpected and Nancy may look to complete a deal similar to that which saw Paul Nardi return on loan for a season after his Monaco move. Juventus’ successful long association with French footballers will make this an exciting transfer for the fans and Lenget will hope to one day become the next French star to shine in the famous black and white stripes.3 -
Still think we need an experienced head to place alongside Leglert and/or Bauer. Someone like a Jason Shackell who knows the league and knows the kind of strikers he will be up against. Katrien said we will look at UK and continental talent. This would be a start.1
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Maybe that sort of Defender can come into the side on loan from the Premier League once the 25-man squads have been announcedDamoNorthStand said:Still think we need an experienced head to place alongside Leglert and/or Bauer. Someone like a Jason Shackell who knows the league and knows the kind of strikers he will be up against. Katrien said we will look at UK and continental talent. This would be a start.
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ichard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 8m8 minutes ago
Plenty going on at Charlton in terms of transfers bubbling away. Club have agreed a deal with Real Vallodolid for Zak Bergdich.
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Richard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 8m8 minutes ago
Sounds as if transfer should be wrapped up pretty quickly. He'll get long-term deal.1 -
Cawley getting involved this morning.
Fee agreed for Bergdich
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Richard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 7m7 minutes ago
Also bit of clarification on James Henry. Initially was just an enquiry for James Henry but bid has now been made to Wolves.
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Richard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 3m3 minutes ago
Wolves want more than £500,000 for the winger - even though only has 12 months left to run on his contract.7 -
Come on - lets get them over the line! I know he gets stick, but for me, Cawley is the best and most reliable source we have.
Also - Luzon must seriously not fancy Fox or Wiggins. We have major issues at centre back (and thats chronic) and on the wing (though Henry would sort that). But the left back may be in the door first.7 -
Do wonder if Zak Bergdich will be played further forward at LM, guess when he joins it'll be all eyes on Rhoys Wiggins to see what happens with him3
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id rather we kept wiggins at a LM/LB cover1
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and JBG can play through the middle, although up front isn't a problem right now. Need 2 CB's and a left sided midfield player and I'll be happy.
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When fit !!!!.7
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Thanks, RichHenry Irving said:ichard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 8m8 minutes ago
Plenty going on at Charlton in terms of transfers bubbling away. Club have agreed a deal with Real Vallodolid for Zak Bergdich.
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Sounds as if transfer should be wrapped up pretty quickly. He'll get long-term deal.0 -
I think he's coming here to play left mid , apparently not very good tactically but is very very quick.ForeverAddickted said:Do wonder if Zak Bergdich will be played further forward at LM, guess when he joins it'll be all eyes on Rhoys Wiggins to see what happens with him
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Richard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 20s20 seconds ago
Southend have bid for Joe Pigott. Doesn't meet Charlton's valuation.0 -
SLP saying that our first offer doesnt meet Wolves valuation but we are negotiating and keen to do a deal. Henry also wants it to happen
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Where have we seen this before? Just waiting for someone like Ipsiwch to step in and take him from under our noses.0 -
Interesting - I wonder what our valuation is. Realistically he's been overtaken now by KAG in the pecking order so might be best for him.6
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Reams saying Bergdich has signed a 4 year deal and will be announced today. Potentially along with Lenglet.8
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Not that it means much but is labelled as a left mid on fifa0
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Be interesting to see who Joe lines up for next Tuesday then...Henry Irving said:Richard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 20s20 seconds ago
Southend have bid for Joe Pigott. Doesn't meet Charlton's valuation.1 -
We'll have him in the first half and kick the s**t out of him in the second!.ForeverAddickted said:
Be interesting to see who Joe lines up for next Tuesday then...Henry Irving said:Richard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 20s20 seconds ago
Southend have bid for Joe Pigott. Doesn't meet Charlton's valuation.6 -
But they won't buy an injured player. If they want him we should let him go. Whilst we've invested a fair bit on him (and paid him well judging by his £50k car) he isn't going to make the breakthrough.Halix said:
We'll have him in the first half and kick the s**t out of him in the second!.ForeverAddickted said:
Be interesting to see who Joe lines up for next Tuesday then...Henry Irving said:Richard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 20s20 seconds ago
Southend have bid for Joe Pigott. Doesn't meet Charlton's valuation.
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I think we should just let Piggott go if an offers been made (as long as its not peanuts). I cant see him ever being Champ standard, he's been a good lad through our academy and it would be better for his career.11
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They probable would still pay the £30 quid they've bid for him, his boots are probably worth that.Swisdom said:
But they won't buy an injured player. If they want him we should let him go. Whilst we've invested a fair bit on him (and paid him well judging by his £50k car) he isn't going to make the breakthrough.Halix said:
We'll have him in the first half and kick the s**t out of him in the second!.ForeverAddickted said:
Be interesting to see who Joe lines up for next Tuesday then...Henry Irving said:Richard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 20s20 seconds ago
Southend have bid for Joe Pigott. Doesn't meet Charlton's valuation.
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If it wasn't for Joe they would still be in League 2 now.Halix said:
They probable would still pay the £30 quid they've bid for him.Swisdom said:
But they won't buy an injured player. If they want him we should let him go. Whilst we've invested a fair bit on him (and paid him well judging by his £50k car) he isn't going to make the breakthrough.Halix said:
We'll have him in the first half and kick the s**t out of him in the second!.ForeverAddickted said:
Be interesting to see who Joe lines up for next Tuesday then...Henry Irving said:Richard Cawley @RichCawleySLP 20s20 seconds ago
Southend have bid for Joe Pigott. Doesn't meet Charlton's valuation.
He scored late on and had the bottle to take the first penalty in that play off final.
Had a cracking header last night which ended up on the top of the net,
Never quite happens for him at Charlton, League 1 and Southend could be a good fit. In the last year of his contract so a little game of Brinkmanship is going on with the Essex team. Imagine we want about 200K and they have offered about 100K.
As Luzon said about the rotation of 4 strikers:
The great Dane,Igor,Magic feet Tony and i would imagine young Kag.
It would be a good move for Pigott, and like Michael Smith at Swindon would have his spells of scoring.
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Just thinking about how it might look for qpr at home. Perhaps last nights first half is the biggest clue yet. Charles cook and KAG will be replaced by bergdich and keshi or Jacko; pope by hendo. And that might be it. Then expect rotation at cb with baur and lenglett and up to with igor and perhaps KAG and again with henry for the wing positions if we get him. Then there is cyprien as another option in the middle if we get him.0
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Don't forget Cousins who Luzon said will play on Saturday.superclive said:Just thinking about how it might look for qpr at home. Perhaps last nights first half is the biggest clue yet. Charles cook and KAG will be replaced by bergdich and keshi or Jacko; pope by hendo. And that might be it. Then expect rotation at cb with baur and lenglett and up to with igor and perhaps KAG and again with henry for the wing positions if we get him. Then there is cyprien as another option in the middle if we get him.
Gudmundsson, Cousins, Ba or Kashi, Bergdich?
Henry as an option off the bench, and whichever one out of Ba and Kashi who doesn't play as another bench option?
Or Henry on the left cutting in to his right foot (which is a bullet) and Bergdich and Solly as full backs.
If the incoming players coming in do what they say on the tin, it may be hard for Jacko to influence the starting line up.0 -
I think Jacko's role may well be as the next Andy Hughes, which would be pretty influential without necessarily bagging huge amounts of playing minutes. 15-minute cameos, covering when the injury list is long and the odd late goal - plus a real 'Club Captain' regardless of who has the armband on the pitch. If that's all we get because the new signings have pushed him out & are doing well, then so be it. Andy earned his keep, and so would JJ.10
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